LIV'S POV
I held Kaelon's arm tighter the moment Louisa said those words. The Prestons? Here? At Kaelon's office?
The nerve. The utter audacity.
I glanced up at Kaelon, searching for his expression. His jaw had gone tight, eyes stormy and unreadable.
But he didn’t say anything immediately. Instead, I pressed my palm firmer into his sleeve, letting him know he wasn’t alone in this.
He looked down at me and for a fleeting second, something tender softened his features. He tugged me closer to him, his hand finding mine in a swift but quiet gesture.
That was all I needed. Reassurance.
And just like that, I squared my shoulders.
I walked beside him as we stepped into his office. My heart pounded like a damn drumline, but I kept my expression composed.
The room smelled faintly of la
